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Committee approves use of flashing yellow arrows on city traffic signals under MUTCD guidance
Summary
The Public Works Committee approved Resolution 202503 to authorize installation of flashing yellow arrow indications on traffic signals where studies and MUTCD criteria permit. The change is intended to reduce delay and address the 'yellow trap' safety concern while implementation will follow engineering studies and available funding.
The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to approve Resolution 202503, authorizing use of flashing yellow arrows on city traffic signals where permitted by engineering studies and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Traffic engineer Chris Smith explained that flashing yellow arrows give more flexibility in left-turn phasing,…
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